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Move in close!

January 8th, 2010

When composing your photo resist the temptation to stay rooted to the spot! Use your feet as part of the photographic process. By moving closer to your subject you will be able to create a much more interesting shot.

Of course, it’s not always possible to get physically closer to the subject of your photo, but if your camera has a zoom control – this is the time to use it.

If you’re at a wedding, leave the group photos to the wedding photographer – instead get in close (either physically or using your zoom) to create a much more interesting shot. Keep close up shots of people to a maximum of three, so you can still get enough detail in!

Combining this technique with the rule of thirds means you can start 2010 with some great photos – ready to go in your next Life Poster!

Composing your photos

November 7th, 2009

The key to taking a great photo is composition. A good tip to bear in mind when using your camera is the rule of thirds.

Use the rule of thirds to help compose your photos

Use the rule of thirds to help compose your photos

The image above is split into 9 sections – three horizontal and three vertical – hence the name – rule of thirds. Aligning the face in the photo with the intersections of the lines and the horizon along the horizontal line help to make the photo work.

When composing your photograph, decide what the key elements of the photo are – be it a face, a building or a view. Then, arrange the key elements of your photo so that they fall as close as possible to the intersections of the grid. Some digital cameras have an option to display a grid as shown in this image to help you compose your shot using the rule of thirds (check your manual if you’re not sure!). If your camera does not have this function, you can still use the rule – it will just require a bit more time when composing the shot!

We hope you find this tip useful! We look forward to putting your superbly composed shots together in your next life poster!